Clavusef 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company	Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as	Clavusef 125 mg tablet Clavusef 250 mg tablet Clavusef 125 mg suspension

Title

Clavusef 500 mg Tablet

Categories

Medicine
Antibiotic
Cephalosporin

Indications

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus

Pharmacology

Bactericidal
Interferes with transpeptidation process
Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Dosage & Administration

250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days in adults for Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days in adults for Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
20 mg/kg/day b.i.d. for 5-10 days in paediatric patients for Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

Interaction

Concomitant administration of probenecid increases serum concentration
Reduced bioavailability with drugs that reduce gastric acidity

Contraindications

Known allergy to cephalosporin
Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal discomfort
Renal dysfunction

Pregnancy & Lactation

Avoid in the first trimester
Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
History of colitis

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
Away from light and moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

FAQ

Starts working within 2-3 hours
Effect lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
Safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
No habit-forming tendencies reported
Take with food to avoid an upset stomach
Stop taking and inform doctor if itchy rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur

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